SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Doug7856]

WOW! Significant progress on the new pool!

 

[rascalmom]

It's nice to see the new pool area coming along so well! Hmmmm - where is that trip planner??

 

[DiznyDi]

Thanks for posting the pool pics! Nice to see the construction progressing.

 

[csharpwv]

WOW - they are making great progress! It's really looking like a great addition to one of our home resorts!

I actually thought the pool itself would be a little wider - but hey - I think it fits in very well!

Do you think this is going to make Saratoga Springs the BEST resort for spending time at the pool? (Other than Beach Club with Stormalong Bay!)

 

[FindingFigment]

Some pictures of the new Paddock pool. Coming along quite well. Just got back today so i don't know if someone has already put some recent pictures on here.

Great pictures! Looks like you took them from the same spot where I was at the end of January. Up in the stairwell? Did you have to hang your arm out to get a shot of the whole pool? That's what I had to do. Took several shots to get it just right since I could see what was in the viewfinder. But it was fun.

Thanks for keeping us updated! Be sure to tell us about your trip, too.

Edit to add: Here is the link to my pictures if anyone wants to compare and see the progress from 5 weeks before: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39898433&postcount=794

 

[Dizny Dad]

TJHSR - Thanks - Cool Pics. Makes us feel like we are involved!

 

[AirGoofy]

Thanks for those great pool pictures. I can't wait to try it (when it's finished)!

As long as you have things worked out in advance so that there are no unmet expectations and you get along well, it's a fabulous idea! We just completed two add-ons and now have enough points to take two trips a year, one by our selves and one inviting along friends. I'm working on a website for all my friends who are not so familiar with WDW with all the information that Disneyland vets have no idea about like 180 day ADRs, DME, resort transportation, etc. so that they can have some say in planning the trips we want to take.

Thanks for the advice. It's a long way out, but it is fun to plan. Good idea about the website. I may just do a FB group. I'm not ready to take on a website.

 

[ree123]

Well, this year's THV fell apart. Some may remember my rantings, but BIL stopped it all. For those newbies, DW and I offered BIL, his family, and MIL a trip with us to stay at THV. He initially accepted, then demanded we also pay for his tickets and meals (which his mother agreed to do), and then demanded we move it to July. Then, since the BIL wouldn't go, MIL backed out as well. The apple does not fall far. My children really wanted to go with their grandmother, so I am a little disappointed. But, I really can't stand the guy and the only way I make it through holidays is to drink heavily. So, I am glad he is not going.

Now, a new opportunity as emerged. Friends have asked about going to WDW with us. She and DW were college roommates, DW and I are their children's godparents, and he and I get along really well (and get into trouble occasionally). I never really wanted to go with BIL, that was DW's idea, but they would be fun to go to WDW with. My first thought - a THV trip in October 2012 sounds great. Am I delusional to even want to try this again?

Holy crap!!! What a total butthole! I would def try to go with the friends. U KNOW that there is a zero chance of any type of ungrateful, selfish, demanding, princess-demands coming from them. WOW is all I can say about the MIL catering to her man-child. I feel for you and your kids. As much as they would have liked Gram to go, they atr goimg to have a blast with their mom and dad

 

[ree123]

Some pictures of the new Paddock pool. Coming along quite well. Just got back today so i don't know if someone has already put some recent pictures on here.

THANKS!!!!!!

 

[littlestar]

Thanks for the pictures of the new Paddocks pool progress.

 

[tjhsr]

Great pictures! Looks like you took them from the same spot where I was at the end of January. Up in the stairwell? Did you have to hang your arm out to get a shot of the whole pool? That's what I had to do. Took several shots to get it just right since I could see what was in the viewfinder. But it was fun.

Thanks for keeping us updated! Be sure to tell us about your trip, too.

Edit to add: Here is the link to my pictures if anyone wants to compare and see the progress from 5 weeks before: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39898433&postcount=794

Yep its the same one. I remembered your post so I went to the same stairway.
We had a really good trip. I spent time over at the Studios doing the ESPN the weekend. We really just went to relax and hangout. Did go to a couple of parks but didn't do any rides. People watching and some shopping. It was a bit crowded but bus service was very good. Room was fine we were in the CP section in the end building short walk to DTD. We are going back in May for a longer trip with family.So I will take more pictures then.

 

[tjhsr]

CP pool and some of the rockers

 

[Sheribo]

Picture me and DH with our new SSR mugs sitting in those rockers with our morning coffee on Sunday. Woohoo!

 

[Dizny Dad]

If you squint and till your hear to the left, you can see a rocker behind the dumpster in tjhsr's first photo . . . . it's mine. . . . . and I have a towel on it . . .

 

[stopher1]

What great new pics of the pool progress! Thanks for sharing...

and great rockers too. I'd love to be sitting in one of those today...

 

[dvc4life]

Great pool pictures! Can't wait to see it when it is all done.

 

[Ms. WDW]

I just booked a "spur of the moment" trip to WDW and booked at SSR. I own at SSR but I've never stayed in a studio!! DH and I always stay in a 1BR but since this will be the first of two trips this year I didn't want to waste the points on a 1BR just for me.

Sooooo...my question is where are the washers and dryers located? I refuse to pack 9 days worth of clothes!! I'm staying in the Springs incase it matters.

Thanks!

 

[heathers4um]

OOOOO youre going to love it!! We LOVED our studio - just me and DBF...it was perfect for us! The only thing I did miss was the laundy in the room and the nice open shower - the studios just have a regular boring tub. But everything else was PERFECT!! I just came back last night and am missing it terribly. We had a cute littel courtyard view outside our balcony...*sigh*

Be sure to sit on the hot tub and watch the nightly movie for me...and have a drink at On the Rocks, too if you dont mind.

I think the laundry is right across the way by the community hall...but I could be wrong. We didnt use it.

I just booked a "spur of the moment" trip to WDW and booked at SSR. I own at SSR but I've never stayed in a studio!! DH and I always stay in a 1BR but since this will be the first of two trips this year I didn't want to waste the points on a 1BR just for me.

Sooooo...my question is where are the washers and dryers located? I refuse to pack 9 days worth of clothes!! I'm staying in the Springs incase it matters.

Thanks!

 

[tjhsr]

If you squint and till your hear to the left, you can see a rocker behind the dumpster in tjhsr's first photo . . . . it's mine. . . . . and I have a towel on it . . .

I brought that over just for you And I will put a clean towel on it for you in May One thing I did notice was there are now 7 rocker at CP. I think it started out with just 4 or 5. Looks like theres more room for us morning coffee rocking types

 

[tjhsr]

Picture me and DH with our new SSR mugs sitting in those rockers with our morning coffee on Sunday. Woohoo!

Enjoy and take good care of them.